Israel retains five outposts in Lebanon after military withdrawal

Israel has withdrawn from most of Lebanon but retains five outposts near its northern border, according to Lebanon's National News Agency. This follows a US-brokered truce with Hezbollah, which included a deadline for withdrawal. Lebanese soldiers have taken control of positions in 13 villages previously held by Israeli troops. Lebanese leaders plan to appeal to the United Nations for further pressure on Israel to withdraw completely. Israel's Defense Minister stated that troops will remain in the buffer zone to prevent violations by Hezbollah. The situation is significant for Lebanon's new government, which aims to assert control over its territory.